Bring a touch of elegance and delicious tradition to your holiday baking with these exquisite Linzer Star Christmas Cookies. These beautiful sandwich cookies are a beloved classic, instantly recognizable by their delicate star-shaped cutout tops, revealing a vibrant peek of sweet, fruity jelly beneath. Perfect for Christmas cookie exchanges, festive gatherings, or simply enjoying with a warm cup of cocoa, these cookies are a true holiday showstopper.
Our recipe guides you through creating a tender, buttery cookie dough enriched with finely ground almonds and a hint of cinnamon and lemon zest, offering a sophisticated flavor profile that perfectly complements the bright tang of red currant jelly. The iconic star shape makes them a visually stunning addition to any holiday dessert platter, while their melt-in-your-mouth texture and balanced sweetness make them utterly irresistible. Learn how to bake these traditional Christmas cookies and create edible stars that will delight everyone this festive season!
In a food processor, place almonds and 1/4 cup of the brown sugar. Cover; process until nuts are finely ground. In small bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
In large bowl, beat butter and remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add nut mixture. Beat in egg, lemon peel and vanilla. On low speed, beat in flour mixture until combined. Shape dough into 2 balls; flatten into rounds; refrigerate 1 hour.
Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper.
On floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut with 3-inch star-shaped cutter. Using 1-inch star-shaped cookie cutter, cut out star in center of half of the cookies. On cookie sheets, place 3-inch cookies 1 inch part. Place small stars on separate cookie sheet.
Bake 3-inch cookies 7 to 9 minutes, 1-inch cookies 5 to 6 minutes, or just until golden. Remove to cooling racks; cool completely.
In small bowl, microwave jelly on High 15 seconds; stir. Spread about 1 teaspoon jelly on each cookie. Top with cutout cookie. Sift powdered sugar over sandwich cookies and small stars. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon jelly into center of each sandwich cookie.
Want to take a shortcut to scratch? Betty’s got your back! Try this easy Linzer Cookie Tart recipe, made with Betty Crocker™ Sugar Cookie Mix. It’s every bit as merry with half the fuss.
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 4&½g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Sodium | 480mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Soluble Fiber | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 2g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Potassium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
